The Bradenton Christian Panthers scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Monday. They put the hurt on Lakewood Ranch with a sharp 82-59 win. Given Bradenton Christian's advantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 107th, while Lakewood Ranch is ranked 398th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Despite the defeat, Lakewood Ranch saw an underclassman step up: Isaiah Allen scored 19 points. The team also got some help courtesy of James Butler, who scored 12 points.
Bradenton Christian's victory bumped their record up to 15-5. As for Lakewood Ranch, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-12.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bradenton Christian won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Manatee at 7:30 p.m. on January 23rd. Manatee knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past three games -- so hopefully Bradenton Christian likes a good challenge. Lakewood Ranch won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Sarasota at 7:30 p.m. on January 23rd. Sarasota is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last eight games.
